Bidspirit auction | FRANK NELSON ASHLEY, ”RAILWAY STATION

FRANK NELSON ASHLEY, ”RAILWAY STATION AREA, VENICE ITALY” - ”Railway Station Area, Venice Italy”, an original watercolor by listed artist, Frank Nelson Ashley circa 1966. Signed lower right and also titled by the artist. Professionally framed under glass. This work of art measures in the frame, 17.75'' H x 20.75'' W. Noted for his equestrian and jazz subjects, Frank Ashley was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on March, 17, 1920. He grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and studied at the University of Minnesota. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps, and while stationed in London, England, attended St. Martins School of Art. In 1945 he was discharged with the rank of captain. Upon his return to the United States, Ashley continued his studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois, and then at the Minneapolis Art Institute until 1947. He then moved to New York City where he studied with Reginald Marsh at the Art Students' League of New York, also acting as Marsh's assistant.